Muffin Songs - If you are Happy and you know Lyrics
Lyrics
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet
If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet
If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet.
If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!"
If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!"
If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, shout "Hurray!"
If you're happy and you know it, do all three
If you're happy and you know it, do all three
If you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it
If you're happy and you know it, do all three.
Video
If You Are Happy | Family Sing Along - Muffin Songs
Meaning & Inspiration
"If You Are Happy and You Know It," a beloved children's song by Muffin Songs, released on November 13, 2011, is far more than a simple ditty designed to elicit giggles and stomps. At its core, this song is a powerful, albeit simple, call to outwardly express the joy that resides within, a concept deeply woven into the fabric of Christian teaching. While the melody is undeniably catchy and accessible to the youngest of ears, its true resonance lies in its encouragement of visible gratitude and the communal sharing of positive emotions. The song doesn't just suggest happiness; it urges its active demonstration through clapping hands, stomping feet, and shouting aloud. This mirrors the biblical emphasis on praise and thanksgiving, as exemplified in Psalm 150:1-6, which calls for instruments and voices to praise God in every possible way. The act of "knowing" one's happiness before expressing it subtly points to an internal state, a recognition of blessings that naturally spills out. This resonates with passages like Psalm 103:1-2, which encourages the soul to bless the Lord and not forget His benefits. The very act of physically engaging, as the song prompts, serves as a tangible act of worship. When we "clap our hands," we are, in essence, offering a simple, unadorned form of adoration, much like David danced before the Ark of the Covenant, an expression of overwhelming joy in God's presence, as recounted in 2 Samuel 6:14. Similarly, stomping feet can be interpreted as a grounding, emphatic declaration of God's goodness, a firm stance of faith that rejoices in His promises. Shouting "if you're happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it" directly aligns with the idea that genuine faith isn't meant to be hidden. Jesus Himself said in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." The song’s repeated actions and enthusiastic vocalizations create a palpable atmosphere of collective rejoicing. This mirrors the spirit of community found in the early church, where believers gathered to share fellowship and uplift one another, often with expressions of profound joy and thanksgiving. The song, therefore, acts as a gentle, early introduction to the biblical mandate to let our joy be evident, a foundational principle that, when cultivated, can blossom into a life lived in consistent praise and thankfulness to the Creator.